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Had unprotected sex in december. i had a pap done the following may. would trich have made pap abnormal? tested for other stds separately.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Pap is not for trich: The main symptom of trichomonas is vaginal discharge, often with odor, but many (most?) infections cause no symptoms. Pap smear does not detect trich, although during the exam the doctor may suspect it and do diagnostic tests. However, most trich can be detected only with lab testing, preferably with a DNA detection test. Ask your doctor about it.

Answered 12/2/2015

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